Main Cabin Extra on American Airlines offers a slightly enhanced main cabin experience that falls between standard economy and American's premium economy fare.

Main Cabin vs. Basic Economy In terms of the actual seats and in-flight service, there is no difference between main cabin and basic economy on almost any airline.

American Airlines, the world's largest carrier and the busiest in Phoenix, has expanded its no-frills basic economy fares to most U.S. routes after testing them on select flights for months.

While these figures can vary by aircraft type, overall, Delta Air Lines offers a little more legroom than United and American.

(American Airlines main cabin.American Airlines) These days, few terms engender such strong and visceral reactions from US airline passengers as " basic economy." ...

With that expansion in early September, three of the big four U.S. airlines — American, United and Delta — now offer basic economy fares throughout the country.

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Following the lead of Delta and United, American Airlines announced details for its basic economy fare to fend off its low-cost competitors.

American Airlines’ basic economy fares — those no-frill tickets that offer no upgrades, no cancellations and an extra charge for large carry-on bags — are helping to boost fares for main ...

Economy. Basic Economy. Main Cabin. As airlines roll out an increasingly complex array of fares just for a seat in the economy cabin, it’s become harder for casual travelers to keep up with ...

Photo Credit: It's early, but American's new Basic Economy fares are probably beneficial to the airline's financial results, one analyst said. American Airlines ...

Shown a basic economy seat, about half of American Airlines passengers are opting for a main cabin seat instead. The airline's premium economy seats are likewise doing well.